The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock

The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock We are located directly on the Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock Village only one mile from Lake Lure Please stay informed on this page.

Nestled in the quaint Chimney Rock Village, the Riverside Lodge is situated on the most beautiful part of the Rocky Broad River. Recently renovated, the lodge sports new Simmons Beauty Rest pillowtop mattresses, renovated bathrooms with river-rock shower floors, and all rooms have Balconies with river views. A new lobby offers seating and a large flat screen television and complimentary coffee,

tea and Muffins included in your stay. The lodge rooms were maintained by restoring the knotty pine walls and ceilings, as well as upgrading the bathrooms, heating and air units, and flooring. The lower level rooms have a spacious porch overlooking the river while other rooms have balconies overlooking the river. Stairs lead down to the river where you can fish, tube, or swim and later enjoy the firepit or cookout by the picnic tables. The Riverside Lodge is in walking distance of Chimney Rock State Park and less than one mile to Lake Lure beaches, marina and dining. The Riverside Lodge suffered major damage from Hurricane Helene in September of 2024. It is currently being restored and hopes to be open for the summer season of 2025.

02/19/2026

WE ARE OPEN!!
Please call 828-375-0157
to book!
$99/nt. special this weekend!!

09/27/2025
Tomorrow marks one year since Hurricane Helene devastated this area and our beloved Lodge. Our property was thankfully s...
09/27/2025

Tomorrow marks one year since Hurricane Helene devastated this area and our beloved Lodge. Our property was thankfully saved by the Grace of God. We found in the aftermath that it is built on a large boulder and this is why we are still standing and able to repair. It has been a long year trying to repair, but we are so thankful to so many people and organizations, including Spokes Of Hope, Mountain Biz, The Foundation for Lake Lure and Chimney Rock , Town of Chimney Rock , our manager and asst manager, contractors from Wilmington that came up to help, and all the people who prayed for us and sent messages of hope. While we still have some foundational work to do, we are hopeful and can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We will open soon and you will be the first to know when that happens.

We sincerely thank everyone who reached out. This town is strong and the community spirit is unmatched. We look forward to thriving again along with all the small businesses in Chimney Rock and welcoming our wonderful guests back!

Some photos over the last year…..

Thankful for all the help we have received!!
09/26/2025

Thankful for all the help we have received!!

💙 Grant Announcement 💙

We are thrilled to have the opportunity, at this early stage of our Foundation, to award our first round of business recovery grants. In total, we are awarding $60,000 to help local businesses continue rebuilding after Hurricane Helene!

The process has also been bittersweet. We received 25 qualified applications from friends, neighbors, and business owners we care about deeply. With limited funds, we were only able to award a few at this time — but every applicant matters, and our commitment is to continue finding ways to support all of them as recovery goes on.

This round’s grant recipients are:

• The Riverside Lodge at Chimney Rock

• The Highlands Reserve

• Broad River Equipment

• Chimney Rock Inn & Cabins

• The Shaded Crest

• Grafton Lodge

• Lake Lure Marine

🙏 Thank you for standing with Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Together, we are rebuilding, stronger than ever.

➡️ With your support, we can fund even more of the 25 businesses that applied. Every gift makes a difference — thank you for joining our cause! https://foundation4lakelurechimneyrock.org/donate-now

06/27/2025

We’ve got some exciting news… we’re back!

After exactly nine months of recovery since Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to the public on Friday, June 27.

Thank you for all your love and support during our closure. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this reopening possible. It’s been a long road, but we’re excited to have you back on the trails with us soon.

🎫 HEADS UP: Reservations will be required for all guests, including Annual Passholders. Initially, we’ll be open Friday–Monday and space will be limited as we get back up and running. Reservations go live in the coming weeks at chimneyrockpark.com.

Follow us for more important travel updates and info to help plan your visit. We’ve missed you and can’t wait to see you soon!

06/11/2025
04/21/2025

MAYOR PETER O'LEARY UPDATE | APRIL 19, 2025

Happy Easter to all of you. Flowers are blooming and the forests surrounding Chimney Rock Village are turning green. Last night when letting our dog Bubba out for his evening routine, I saw a mama bear and two cubs up the hill observing us with their eyes reflecting the flashlight’s beam. Spring is near, and it is welcome.

Significant progress continues in the Village. The NCDOT announced the location of the replacement Chimney Rock Park Main Entrance bridge. The bridge will be situated on the site of the recently demolished Old Rock Café. It will integrate with Main Street via a traffic circle, which should significantly improve the traffic flow on Main Street. Additionally, NCDOT will relocate the entrance to the Village’s Main parking lot, aiding in reducing congestion and confusion in the Village Center.

The sewer replacement project on Main Street is progressing well. The crew is working east along Main Street in front of the Geneva Motel and will soon connect to Lake Lure’s system. The water system is also in place, and both systems will soon service Main Street customers.

Main Street merchants are preparing to open in “early summer”. Although Memorial Day weekend was considered as a target date, it is challenging to specify an exact date for business readiness. However, everyone is diligently working to prepare for customers. The Village comprises entirely small businesses that need to reopen as soon as possible. Spokes of Hope, volunteers, business owners, and all the contractors are dedicatedly working towards this goal.

Chimney Rock State Park is planning to reopen soon with a new on-line reservation system, I’m told. This should help to assist during the initial limited early access phase and subsequently during busy periods. NCDOT is making substantial progress on the temporary State Park access bridge at the former Southside Drive bridge site. It is anticipated to be ready within a few weeks.

The Chimney Rock Village Task force has been actively planning for the Village’s reopening and compiling data and research for the Master Plan to rebuild the Village. They heard a presentation from a river restoration company, which provided valuable suggestions on how to restore the Rocky Broad River and create a new asset for the Village.

As we catalog and study our resources, it reminds us of how magnificent Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock Village are. The opportunities are present, interest is being awakened, resources are available, the slate has been cleared, and the time is now. The Task force is aware of this, and I believe we will receive a challenging, exciting, and inspiring Master Plan to guide our development efforts.

It is the time of year when we witness the renewal of our fields, the awakening of our forests, and the resurrection of our Lord. This is appropriate as we seek to renew and resurrect our cherished Village. Keep faith, enjoy your Easter and Spring, and plan to visit us frequently this summer as we embark on the journey to the future of Chimney Rock Village.

Photo credit: Kristen Sottile

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289 Main Street
Chimney Rock, NC
28720

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Nestled in the quaint Chimney Rock Village, the Riverside Lodge is situated on the most beautiful part of the Rocky Broad River. Recently renovated, the lodge sports new Simmons Beauty Rest pillowtop mattresses, renovated bathrooms with river-rock shower floors, and all rooms with river views. A new lobby offers seating areas with a large flat screen television and a full continental breakfast every morning included in your stay. The lodge rooms were maintained by restoring the knotty pine walls and ceilings, as well as upgrading the bathrooms, heating and air units, and flooring. The lower level rooms have a spacious porch overlooking the river while other rooms have riverside balconies or windows to the river. No matter what room you choose, you will enjoy the sounds of the river cascades and feel the river breeze. Stairs lead down to the river where you can fish, tube, or swim and later enjoy the firepit or cookout by the picnic tables. The Riverside Lodge is in walking distance of Chimney Rock State Park and less than one mile to Lake Lure beaches, marina and dining.